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Today isn’t a great day for Coco

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:02:12 +0000

Today isn’t a great day for Coco. She’s been feeling a bit under the weather the past couple days and we took her in to the vet today which is her least favorite place. We still have a couple follow up tests to do, but the vet has narrowed down to 2 likely suspects and we’ll treat for both. Hopefully we can get the other tests completed quickly and effortlessly and get some answers to make sure we’re on the right path for healing.

After dinner we went to Buzzards Bay Park

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:15:07 +0000

After dinner, we went to Buzzards Bay Park. This park sits at the corner of the bay where the Cape Cod Canal begins. Many people bring their chairs and sit near the canal to watch watercraft pass and wait for the train bridge to operate. The vertical lift train bridge is an engineering marvel. It spans over 500 feet and lowers in about 2.5 minutes, allowing trains to pass safely over the 480 foot expanse of water below. The train bridge and the canal are managed by the Corps of Engineers.

We are staying in the town of Bourne Massachusetts

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:06 +0000

We are staying in the town of Bourne, Massachusetts the next 2 weeks. This area is considered the Gateway to Cape Cod . Tonight we went to dinner along the bay at a family-owned, local seafood joint. It was delicious! We sat outside along a small marina and got to see two passenger trains pass by on the tracks; one was a dinner train and the other was a commuter train from Boston to the Cape. That was a neat experience to wave at the people on the trains as they passed!

Post boondocking solar upgrade

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:27:03 +0000

After our boondocking attempts last week, Steve decided to upgrade our off-grid capabilities. We already have several smaller USB battery packs for charging various things and a small EcoFlow portable power station (which worked great to watch TV at night). In an effort to save our house batteries for the important things like our refrigerator, cooking and using the roof fans, Steve purchased a portable solar panel to allow us to recharge our smaller battery packs. And while our new truck has a built in 2kw generator using it means running the engine which is sitting there burning diesel. Works well when you need to make a run to the ice cream shop though!

We are all packed up and no power to the slides

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:06 +0000

We are all packed up and no power to the slides!

Seems the work Steve was doing yesterday accidentally pulled one of the main power cables out of the switch panel. Whoops!

Fortunately, this was a quick fix to reattach the power cable and then replace a blown fuse! We were on the road right at check out, even with the extra work!

Our last day on the beach and we really lived it up

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:35:19 +0000

Our last day on the beach, and we really lived it up! Steve worked on a couple electrical projects today, and we spent some time this afternoon with each dog on the beach. Coco seemed to enjoy her time more than Tucker or Millie. Even though both Millie and Coco like water, neither really liked the waves. Staying true to himself, Tucker would not go near the waves at all and stopped in the rocks on the beach!

Today we actually played games

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:14:02 +0000

Today we actually played games (which is a big deal as someone doesn’t like to play games)! After I got done working, Steve and I tried playing Dominoes - you know, something that doesn’t take any power! About 4:30, we were distracted by the sound of the ice cream truck rolling through the campground and went to get dessert for later. What a great treat!

The sound of the ice cream truck

We decided to try our hand at the boondocking thing again

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:14:02 +0000

We decided to try our hand at the boondocking thing again but the last 3 days with power have been really nice! This morning we moved back over to our ocean view site making a stop at the dump station to empty our tanks.

As I sit here this afternoon inside working, with a light breeze flowing throughout the RV, I can’t help but smile. This is a lovely way to camp.

Camping on the beach has its benefits

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:12:21 +0000

Camping on the beach (or near the beach in our case) has its benefits! Tonight we walked onto the beach and watched the sunset. What a beautiful sight!

Today was finally sunny

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:12:02 +0000

Today was finally sunny! We rode our bicycles out to Gooseberry Neck, a small island at the mouth of Buzzard’s Bay. There is a nice park here with trails in the dunes out to the beach. The beach is an interesting mix of sand and rocks. Starting down the trail, you are immediately hit with the smell of honeysuckle and the sites of the dunes all around. On the western fork of the trail, there are two cement towers. These are relics of the US’s WWII era defense system, having once served as submarine watch towers during war. Down the eastern fork is more beach with larger boulders, some of which were sunken in to the ocean.

We didn’t even make it 36 hours

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:57:03 +0000

We didn’t even make it 36 hours! While we do have solar to charge our batteries, the weather was NOT cooperative and it has been very cloudy! So this afternoon, Steve went to talk to the campground about using a generator (which they do not allow), but they did have an open site with electric available until Thursday. So, we had an impromptu short travel day to another site within the same campground. The jury is still out if we will move back and try to boondock again for the remaining 3 days of our stay here, but for now, we are a row off the beach. We can still hear the waves crashing from our site and this site is HUGE compared to the one on the beach.

Whoops - I booked us a no hookup site!

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Whoops! After an easy travel day, we get to our site and we realize that we have NO hookups. Not even electric! Surprise! We’re now boondocking at the beach for a week! Look at that view right outside our front door! (This was while we were filling with water. We definitely did not stay hooked up long since the potable water is communal!)

Stay tuned to see if we make it with our solar setup and batteries.

My (Kate) favorite part of the Mystic Seaport museum

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

My (Kate) favorite part of the Mystic Seaport museum was actually the room of figureheads. All the ones on display were from decommissioned ships from the 18th and 19th centuries, although figureheads were in use on ships many centuries before then. Figureheads come in all shapes and sizes. The exhibit currently features about 30 total carvings, with most of those being figureheads. Some, like the Hippocampus (sea horse) are not figureheads, but intricate carvings from the same period. The exhibit rotates the museums full collection which includes several dozen detailed pieces. There is also a ship’s carver location on site at the museum where you can discuss the process with the carver when he is in (he was on lunch during our visit to his shop).

We visited the Submarine Force Museum

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Today we visited the Submarine Force Museum and took a historic boat tour of the Thames River in the nearby town of Groton, CT. The tour was about 75 minutes and took us a couple miles up and down the Thames River, showing us sites used in the defense of our country over the past 250 years. We learned about the ship and submarine building industry, which is still a major part of the economy here, and the crucial part this area played in the founding of our country.

The Mystic Seaport Museum has a working shipyard

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0000

The Mystic Seaport Museum has a working shipyard where historic ships come for restorative and preservation work. The ship builders here are trained in traditional shipbuilding methods, making this the perfect place for restoration and preservation of America’s treasures.

Currently, they are working on the Jamestown Settlement History Museum’s Flagship, the Susan Constant . While there was no active restoration in process, we were able to get up close and look at the ship in the yard and see some of the work being done on her.

If you are planning to visit Mystic Connecticut

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000

If you are planning to visit Mystic, CT we highly recommend a day (or two) at Mystic Seaport Museum . What an awesome place! It reminds me a LOT of The Henry Ford in Detroit (just smaller and with a different focus). We learned a bit about the whaling industry, ship building, and the historical context of the area.

At the center of the amazing seaport town within the museum stands the Charles W. Morgan - the last surviving wooden whaleship and oldest American merchant ship afloat. It launched in 1841 at New Bedford, Massachusetts and was one of over 3,000 American ships hunting whales at the time. The town also includes a rope maker, druggist, general store, ship carver, and several other living history exhibits.

The main draw for me (Kate) to Mystic, CT

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0000

The main draw for me (Kate) to Mystic, CT was the 1988 film Mystic Pizza . Not gonna lie, I’m a big fan of this movie! So when we decided to come up to New England this year, Mystic had to be on the route! The movie Mystic Pizza was inspired by a vacation that Amy Jones (screenwriter) had in this town. We took an evening to enjoy “a slice of heaven” and take in the beautiful town. We walked the main road in downtown, over the drawbridge, and stopped at the Mystic River Park. This park was super active with lots of visitors and even live music. After our walk, we stopped for ice cream at Drawbridge Ice Cream and enjoyed our dessert while people watching.

Today's travel day was particularly long for us

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0000

Today’s travel day was particularly long for us clocking in about 345 miles and 9 hours of travel. We left Cape May, NJ around 10am (which is about an hour early for us) and arrived at Mystic, CT close to 7pm. Based on several conversations with big RV owners who travel in the northeast, we decided to go about 40 miles out of the way to skirt further outside of New York City traffic. We only hit backups trying to leave the Jersey Shore and had a fairly smooth travel day, but all 5 of us are exhausted. I’m glad this part of our travel this year is behind us! Our next really long travel day is in September as we head south, but we still have a couple 250 mile days between now and then.

Long travel days are not great for Coco

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Long travel days are not great for this one… we have started giving her calming treats to help her relax a bit. Her normal fireworks dose might be a smidge too much though…

With a day shortened by packing and preparing to leave…

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0000

With a day shortened by packing and preparing to leave this beautiful location, we decided to make a quick trip to the west coast of New Jersey. We went to North Cape May and saw where the Lewes-Cape May ferry docks, then drove up the coast to find an afternoon snack. We stopped at Fleck’s in Villas, NJ. Fleck’s is a baseball themed, family run ice cream parlor. What an awesome find! The ice cream was delicious and the service was fantastic! We definitely recommend a stop here if you are in the area!

Cape May started as a small fishing village

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0000

Cape May started as a small fishing village, centered around the whaling industry. But by the mid 1700’s, it had established itself as the premier vacation spot for prominent families in the northeastern United States. Over the past 2 centuries, it has had to rebuild itself a couple times due to fire and such. Much of the current construction was completed in the late 1800s showcasing a beautiful mix of Victorian styles - Gothic Revival, Queen Anne, and American bracketed style buildings can be seen throughout the island. While in Cape May, we spent a couple hours tooling around and looking at all the beautiful homes - many of them are vacation rentals.

Visit to Cape May Point State Park

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0000

This morning we drove over to Cape May Point State Park . We saw the Cape May lighthouse, explored through the ecological exhibits at the park and visited the beach. On this beach is an abandoned bunker from WWII, Battery 223 of Fort Miles . It was built as part of a set of batteries - connected to Cape Henlopen on the other side of the bay opening into the Atlantic Ocean - to protect Delaware Bay from intruding forces.

Visiting The Jersey Shore For the First Time

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0000

This was our first time going to the Jersey Shore. We chose Wildwoods since it’s closest to where we’re staying but still a similar effect of the boardwalk, shops, etc. We are here as the season is ramping up, so it was decently busy during the week. We were a bit surprised about how far the ocean is from this particular boardwalk (it felt like 1/2 a mile!), but we still ventured out to it!

Our travel day to NJ was fairly uneventful

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0000

Our travel day to NJ was fairly uneventful, but we made a last minute decision that may have made it a longer travel day! We had been planning to take the Lewes-Cape May ferry from DE to NJ since our next stop is Cape May. After seeing the traffic and ferry and having spoken with a few friends about taking an RV across on the ferry, we decided we would drive rather than take the ferry. Whlie we would be encouraged to explore the ferry and watch the water go by, we didn’t like that we would have to leave the dogs in the truck (with no way to keep an eye on them) while exploring the ferry. So, we’ve put it on our list for another time.

Wishing you a safe day celebrating 250 years of American Independence!

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Wishing you a safe day celebrating 250 years of American Independence!

Exploring Dover Delaware

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0000

We spent this Friday with Kate’s aunt and uncle, exploring Dover. We had a few people ask us about all of us being in RED, so we got to share the story with them.

We had a great time seeing the Dover Green , the Old State House, and the John Dickinson Plantation and learning about what makes Delaware special in the founding of our great nation!

We spent part of the afternoon at the Dickinson plantation learning about life in the colonial period. John Dickinson is known as “the Penman of the American Revolution”, having penned or contributed to several notable documents written during the American Revolution.

We Came Across Atlantic Liquors

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0000

On our way out to visit Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen, we came across Atlantic Liquors ! Their tagline makes a bold statement that it is the GREATEST liquor store in the world, so we had to check it out! We had some really interesting finds while in the store.

While we passed on the Old Bay flavored Vodka (which would likely make a mean Bloody Mary…), we did end up grabbing some Kirkland margaritas. Have you seen Kirkland branded liquors outside of a Costco Liquor store? We haven’t!

We Visited Cape Henlopen State Park

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0000

This afternoon we visited Cape Henlopen State Park located in Lewes, Delaware (pronounced “Lewis”). What a cool place! Lewes is in the middle of the state. The term “cape” refers to a piece of pointed land that sticks out into a body of water. They are usually smaller and narrower than a peninsula. This cape was relatively small compared to something like Cape Cod, but was interesting to see. There were also a bunch of horseshoe crabs on the beach, apparently having come ashore to mate and lay their eggs.

We're staying at a hobby farm

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0000

The campground we’re staying in has a bunch of farm animals - chickens, turkeys, goats, peacocks, etc. Tucker keeps pulling us towards these guys! He seems to be very curious about them - I wonder if he thinks they are dogs to play with?

Visiting Family Makes Moving Worthwhile

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0000

Some of what makes this life 100% worth the effort it takes to pick up and wholly move your home every week or two are the people you get to see. This week in Delaware, we are close to Kate’s aunt and uncle and so grateful that they could spend time with us!

Today we had lunch at Crooked Hammock Brewery (which was awesome!) and walked through Mt Cuba Center . Mt. Cuba was originally the estate of Lammot du Pont Copeland and his wife Pamela Copeland, with most of the property being purchased in 1935. They worked with husband and wife architect team Samuel and Victorine Homsey to design and build the mansion on property which is still in use to this date as a visitors and education center.

Exploring Milford Delaware

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0000

We took a couple hours and walked around the park in Milford, Delaware . The state of Delaware only has 3 counties and this city is in two of them! Originally a community centered around shipbuilding but now serving as an agricultural hub, the town of Milford is over 200 years old! In our walk through the park, we came across several art pieces that told the story of the town’s history. The downtown area is a quintessential small town downtown with active shops lining main street and wonderful, homey feel.

We made it to Delaware

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

We made it to Delaware! The park where we are staying this week is quiet, except for the peacocks! So relaxing in fact, that Steve decided to take a nap after our travel day…
Doesn’t he look comfy?

Our National Parks Passport Book

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0000

As part of our travels, about 3 years ago we purchased a National Parks Passport book . Much of our travel evolves around seeing the public lands in our great nation. Washington DC was no exception! This year, as we celebrate 250 years as an independent nation, many sites have a special edition 250 stamp in additional to their typical passport stamps.

During our time in DC we collected almost 30 passport stamps PLUS 13 special edition 250 stamps (photo was taken after day 1 of 2).

Day 2 in Washington DC

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0000

Day 2 in Washington DC: we attempted to see a few things that one or both of us had on our bucket list. First, Kate collects Hard Rock Café pins, so we stopped to have lunch at HRC in DC on our way to Ford’s Theater.

A bit disappointing, but Ford’s Theater was closed and there was nothing on the NPS app about the closure. While we did not get to see inside the theater (Kate has been there several times), one of the docents was outside telling people the story of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. She was even great enough to bring out the cancellation stamp for Steve’s passport book!

Day 1 in Washington DC

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Day 1 in Washington DC we decided to walk the National Mall . The view of DC from the hill where the Washington Monument stands is one of Kate’s favorites! Today we walked a circuit of the National Mall and Tidal Basin.

We spent some time at each of the following:\

Washington Monument\
WWII Memorial\
Lincoln Memorial\
West Potomac Park (this encompasses the path/park around the tidal basin - from Lincoln to Jefferson Memorials)\
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial\
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial

We walked over 15,000 steps today, so we’re pretty exhausted!

Visiting Washington DC By Metro

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0000

It’s been raining since we arrived in DC, but today, we finally got to venture out a bit! We used the Metro Rail system which was very convenient to all the places we wanted to stop. On the advice of the Cherry Hill Park staff we parked at Beltline station and rode about 30 minutes into DC. The Beltline station had plenty of parking while we’re there, even for our large dually pickup truck.

Water Towers as Art

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0000

Have you ever seen a water tower being constructed? It’s really neat to watch! First, they build a cement foundation. Then a pedestal made out of cement or metal is raised. Next, the reservoir is typically brought in as pieces and welded around the pedestal. Once the reservoir is in one piece, it is then painted then lifted to the top of the pedestal using hydraulic lifts. The lifting process can take an entire day (8 hours!) depending on the height of the pedestal. It is then attached to the base, sealed, and a top is added. It takes a typically 12-18 months to build a water tower!

Things you notice traveling the country

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

What are the things you notice about when you transition from one region to another? For Kate, there are two things that really show the transition away from the South.

First, the people in other areas of the country do not have the same “Southern hospitality” engrained in them as those in the South. Much of the rest of the country is very direct, doesn’t just up and talk to strangers, and they certainly don’t freely give out smiles. They aren’t being rude or stand-offish, but if you are used to the overly welcoming nature of those in the South, it is definitely a noticeable difference..

Visiting Booker T. Washington National Monument

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0000

Today we visited the Booker T. Washington National Monument, a place that tells an incredible story of perseverance, education, and leadership.

Located on the tobacco farm where Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in 1856, the site brings history to life through preserved landscapes and exhibits that trace his remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming one of the most influential educators and leaders in American history.

Booker T. Washington’s legacy lives on through Tuskeegee University , where, at only 25 years old, he was named the first principal of Tuskeegee at its opening in 1881. HIs legacy also lives on in the National Negro Business League (now the National Business League) that he helped found in 1900 to promote African American businesses. He was a huge proponent of equal rights for all people and pushed for change through his writing and speaking.

Relaxing at Appomattox Court House

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Appomattox Court House National Historic Park is located on such a beautiful piece of land - light breeze, rolling hills, and a major roadway within earshot… Even with the noise from vehicles passing, Kate found a rocking chair and took a few minutes to enjoy the peace and quiet of the grounds! Do you ever just take time to enjoy the little things like the breeze and the sunshine?

Visiting Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

We drove southeast from Natural Bridge through the mountains to Appomattox Court House . This once bustling little village is now maintained by the federal government as a National Historical Park.

This is the place where in 1865, Robert E. Lee formally surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant bringing an end to the American Civil War . The surrender happened at the McLean House, the home of a Virginia Grocer who made a small fortune selling sugar to the Confederate Army during the war. Wimer McLean moved to Appomattox Court House in 1863 after fighting broke out at the first battle of Bull Run (which was practically in his back yard at his farm in Northern Virginia). He moved to Appomattox Court House to keep his wife and children safe and away from the war. Little did he know that in two years’ time the parlor in his home would be at the center point of the battle which led to surrender.

Do you collect pressed pennies?

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Do you collect pressed pennies?

Kate has been doing this since the 1990s. It is a cheap, space saving way to remember her travels. She has collected about 1 1/2 books of them since we’ve been on the road full time.

As pennies are no longer being produced, what is going to happen to this collection hobby?
We recently saw that the penny press machines are now being upgraded to press nickels! Have you seen these yet? Kate was a bit hesitant that the pressed nickel would fit in the penny book, but it seems to do so just fine.

Have you been to Virginia?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Have you been to Virginia? The state motto is: Virginia is for Lovers. As part of a major Virginia tourism initiative, they began placing LOVEworks statues throughout the state in 2013. Today, there are more than 350 of them state wide! Each statue is at least 4’x4’ and reflects the community in which it is erected. We saw two of these - one in Wytheville and one at Natural Bridge. As we come back through Virginia in the fall, we’ll be on the look out for some more!

A Beautiful Afternoon at Natural Bridge State Park

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

What a beautiful afternoon at Natural Bridge State Park ! Steve and I were last here in November 2015 after I attended a conference in DC. At the time the park was privately owned, becoming a park in 2016. There have been some renovations of the main office area and the park. Steve remembers taking a shuttle bus down and then back up to the office, but this time, we had to walk down about 14 flights of stairs…. And then back up!

One of the bounciest travel days in a while

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Our last travel day was one of the bounciest we have had in a while. Because our kitchen is in the back, we usually see aftermath of a lively travel day most clearly evident here. But, even though the silverware was all over the place, the scissors were on the floor under all the drawers, one of my Ove Gloves bounced off a hook, and the contents of the fridge moved enough to upend a tension rod, we did not have anything in the fridge spill or break. So we’ll call this a win!

How do you move an immovable object

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0000

How do you move an immovable object? Asking for a friend…

Coco has started sitting under me as I work at my desk. Even when I get up and push in the chair, she stays put. Steve and I have no idea why she started doing this but it’s been going on the last few weeks.

Magnificent Truck Spotted Exploring West Virginia

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

While out exploring West Virginia we saw a magnificent semi-truck on the road and just had to share!

We really appreciate our military and seeing patriotism celebrated in this manner was fantastic.
The truck driver was working (and we were all driving) so we couldn’t stop him to get the history, but I would love to see if the internet can do its magic and get us some more info! The driver was very friendly and waved as I awkwardly gawked at the awesomeness of his truck! I’m sure he gets a lot of attention for it.

One thing you may not know about Steve is that he loves…

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

One thing you may not know about Steve is that he loves seeing and learning about dams. While driving back from our day at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, we came across Bluestone Dam . Of course we pulled over to get a closer look!

Bluestone Dam is on the New River, forming Bluestone Lake. It is 165 feet tall and 2,048 feet long. It was built in the 1930s, and has a lot of the features of other Art Deco and Art Moderne style dams we’ve seen in our travels.

The New River Gorge National Park Part 2

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The New River Gorge National Park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land. That’s the equivalent of ~109 square miles or more than 53,000 football fields. It’s HUGE.

It was a bit rainy the day we visited, so we elected to drive down to Grandview, the Sandstone Visitors center, and the Sandstone Falls overlook after our stop at Canyon Rim.

Grandview definitely lives up to its name! After winding through residential and farmland, seeing all the amazing Catawba rhododendrons in bloom, we arrived at a large park, complete with an amphitheater, picnic areas, and open fields to play. Just a short walk to an overlook, and we were rewarded with incredible views of the gorge, forest, and river, which was more than 1400 feet below us.

The New River Gorge National Park Part 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

We visited New River Gorge National Park during our stay in West Virginia. The main visitors center at Canyon Rim offers sweeping views of the gorge and river below. It’s located just southeast of the famous New River Gorge Bridge, so the overlooks here give you a sense of scale when comparing the bridge and the gorge.

The bridge is the longest steel single-span arch bridge in the western hemisphere and the 3rd highest bridge in the US. It was completed in 1977, bringing a much needed connection between the eastern and western sides of the New River. Every year during October, more than 80,000 people gather to commemorate the opening of the bridge on Bridge Day. During this celebration, you can watch hundreds of base jumpers dive off the bridge, one of the few exceptions to the ban on base jumping in National Parks. I bet that is a sight to see!

Visiting Bramwell, WV

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

On the advice of a local, we took an evening to drive a few miles north and check out the historic town of Bramwell, WV .

In the late 1800’s during the coal boom, Bramwell was a place where wealthy coal operators lived - having more millionaires per capita than any other town in the US! The town sits in a curve of the Bluestone River with rail lines running to it and very close to the Pocahontas Coal Field making it an ideal location for corporate offices of a coal company.

Driving through Bluewell, WV we saw this really cool mural

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

While driving through Bluewell, WV we saw this really cool mural on the side of one of the King Tire building. This was painted by RodManVisions and accurately depicts the sounds all around us over the weekend as ATV/SxS riders head out early in the morning and come back at dusk after a long day on the trails. If ATV / SxS riding is your thing this is definitely an area you should check out!

Another day and another trip to Tazewell, VA

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Another day and another trip to Tazewell, VA to hangout with our friends! This time we ate dinner at a restaurant called beeNoodle’d . As you may have guessed, BeeNoodle’d is bee themed and the decor is ON POINT.

The booths are set up like honeycomb, the bar showcases are honeycomb, there’s a selfie station for very large (or in flight) bees, and flowers adorning the walls everywhere (even the bathrooms).

While in Wytheville we saw this neat little car

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

While in Wytheville we saw this neat little car. When we saw the owner was getting into the car, we asked them to tell us a bit about it. The owner, a well known and loved member of this community, is handicapped, and relies on motorized scooter to get them around. The owner worked with their insurance and with the town to have this recognized legally - basically paving the way for future people in the town who may have this need!

Visiting Wytheville, VA with Friends

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

We drove down to nearby Wytheville, VA to have an early dinner at @skeetersworldfamous_hotdogs . They have really yummy hot dogs and ice cream!

After partaking in the delicious hotdogs and beautiful ice cream art at Skeeter’s, we walked a bit in the downtown historic area and found some AMAZING public art! The murals in this town are incredible - the Edith Bolling Wilson mural painted by Andrew Williams and the newest mural by Jon Murrill were our favorites!

Checking Out Tazewell, VA With The Towns Newest Residents

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:01:00 +0000

Today we met up with some friends to check out Tazewell, Virginia.

There are some lovely historic buildings in Tazewell, including 3 historic banks and a Ford dealership. Tazewell derives a lot of its tourism by being the gateway city to the Back of the Dragon , Virginia’s only dedicated motorcycle and sportscar route. This 32 mile stretch of road has 438 curves and winds through 3 mountain ranges! That’s a lot of turns! We’ve put this on our list for next time (or when we have something sportier than a F-450).

Today we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Today we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

While attending the Grand Design Tennessee owners rally in…

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

While attending the Grand Design Tennessee owners rally in Sevierville, TN, we took an evening on our own and visited Gatlinburg. Steve and I were last in Gatlinburg summer of 2019. It hasn’t changed much, but we did try something new! We had dinner at Cherokee Grill and then went to Alibi , a new speakeasy, for drinks. Steve elected to have a Stella and ended the night with a Baileys on the rocks.

Do you have travel plans this year?

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

If you love to travel, safety is of utmost importance. We know so many people who have had their purses slashed or the contents of their bags stolen.

Kate really loves Travelon bags and has used this brand for years. Travelon makes awesome anti-theft bags that are stylish and functional.

We really enjoyed our time at The Ridge RV Resort

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:51:00 +0000

We really enjoyed our time at The Ridge ! What a beautiful resort! We stayed up in the new section and while our site was not quite big enough for our RV and tow vehicle, we made it work without being too far in the road.

There is so much to do in Sevier County, TN! The Ridge has great amenities and is super close to all Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have to offer. We were there for the Grand Design Tennessee Rally and it was awesome! It was great to connect with members of our Grand Design Family and attend a new rally for us.

Not a great way to end a travel day

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:57:00 +0000

Not a great way to end a travel day. Broken gib on our microwave slide. #IYKYK

This is supposedly a somewhat common issue on Schwintek slides, so I guess we’re fortunate that it hasn’t happened before now… especially since our Solitude has 3 of these slides!

We should have plenty of time this week to get it drilled out and riveted back in place. Let’s hope we don’t have to try and jack up the slide box.

This look of indignation has me rolling

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:29:00 +0000

Apparently being told to wait two seconds to go outside will NOT be tolerated!

First travel day together in the new truck!

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:23:00 +0000

The travel day went well, the dogs didn’t seem to notice that anything was different. And Kate likes the massaging seat option we have now!

We had to repot Parker again today

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:39:00 +0000

We had to repot Parker again today! Hopefully she won’t outgrow this one in the next 7 months!!
We start our travels tomorrow from North Georgia and will be on the road until December 1st. Stay tuned!!

We met up with The Random Rovers and had dinner at Crumps…

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0000

We met up with The Random Rovers and had dinner at Crumps Landing during our stay in Homosassa. You may not know this, but Steve is a sucker for a tiki bar! This place is awesome!

While we had to wait about 75 minutes for a table (on a Friday night), we enjoyed drinks and conversation while watching manatees and other activity on the Homosassa River. We even got to see a Great Blue Heron! There was a live band which, when combined with the great food, drinks, and company, provided the perfect vibe for a fun night out!

Stillwater Preserve RV Resort

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:28:00 +0000

Have you been to Stillwater Preserve RV Resort in Homosassa, Florida?

This resort is just beautiful! It has generously sized RV pads and many of the sites are on water or green space. The amenities are lovely too - pool and hot tub, gym, billiards room, clubhouse, and miles of nature trails. The word “preserve” in the name is spot on, as this park is a designated nature preserve with many animals hanging around!

The Surf RV Resort in Palmetto, Florida

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:36:00 +0000

Wow! What a great stay at The Surf in Palmetto, Florida! This park is beautiful!! It is a 55+ resort with HUGE sites and well maintained facilities and grounds. There are several pickleball courts with bleachers. They have lots of activities scheduled during the high season and have a permanent food truck on site (which was really good!). All the folks we met were friendly and lots of people out walking dogs and riding bikes in the park. We were in this area visiting some of Kate’s family, and this was a perfect place to stay to be central to them.

Matchy matchy

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +0000

Matchy matchy!! It’s not often that we both grab our shirt from the same event, but when we do, it’s photo worthy!

I can’t believe our winter season is almost at a close! We start traveling again in the next few days. Stay tuned for some great places this year!

10 years ago, we said "I do" to choosing each other

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

10 years ago we said “I do” to choosing each other. And we still choose each other every day. It’s not ever perfect, but it’s a wonderful life overall.

That day was an amazing spring day in Atlanta with our family beside us. And Steve even smiled (there’s photographic evidence!). Happy Anniversary!

📸 by Tressness

These shower doors have got to go!

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:53:00 +0000

Another week of winter, another project! This week we tackled removing our glass shower doors. Not a horribly difficult project, but it does take some time to allow the added pieces to adhere and the caulking to dry.

Huge shout out to our friends Fair Winds RV for all the help and support along the way! They recently did a YouTube video about this project in their own RV which made our job so much easier!

🚐💧 It’s finally here

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0000

🚐💧 It’s finally here.

After years in the RV tank cleaning world — and living full-time on the road ourselves — we knew one thing: customers deserve better.

So we made a change and built something of our own.

Meet The Fresh Tank Company — a service designed around you, not a system.
✔️ Deep, professional tank cleaning
✔️ Odors eliminated (for real)
✔️ Honest, personal service — from fellow RVers
✔️ A detailed, digital after service report with personalized recommendations

Checking out the Great Gravity Clock

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Took a little time to check out the Great Gravity Clock in Fort Lauderdale —and it did not disappoint!

Did you know? There are only 3 of the Great Gravity Clocks operational in the world - the other two are in Singapore and London. These clocks are in a class of their own, “clocking in” at a whopping 52 FEET in height! They run completely on kinetic energy so they don’t need any power to keep them moving.

This dog loves to be outside

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0000

This dog loves to be outside. She also apparently loves to dig herself a hole to lay in to stay cool. Would you let this dirty dog back in your house?

Another week of winter and another project accomplished

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Another week of winter and another project accomplished! I tackled installing a peel and stick wallpaper on the wall behind our recliners. The hardest part was lining up the pattern, but it looks pretty good! Even reinstalling the trim was not super difficult.

Steve took the opportunity to install a Microair WiFi enabled thermostat . This allows us to control the air and heat remotely. We can now also check the temperatures in the RV when we’re away, giving us peace of mind leaving our three pups (assuming both the RV and our phones have an internet source).

Winter is a time for projects

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:23:00 +0000

Winter is a time for projects! Kate installed a new pop up outlet that has 4 outlets, 4 USB ports (2 are type A and two are type C), and wireless charging on top. It also sits nearly flush with the countertop and blends in nicely. In order to install the new outlet the counter under the old pop up needed to be just a tad bit bigger! We used a diamond bit on an angle grinder to make the opening just slightly bigger. Steve held a shop vac so that most of the debris was vacuumed up as the grinding was happening.

Something we've never done in this RV

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0000

We’ve been full time in our Solitude 390RK for the last 2 1/2 years and this project has been on Kate’s list for a while! If you have a teak shower seat this is a quick project to make it look brand new!

With just a screwdriver, scrub brush, a hose, and a teak cleaner and oil, your shower seat can look brand new again!

These things make a loud sound!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:48:00 +0000

Not an ideal start to a nights sleep with a palm bract falling on the slide you sleep in! That was LOUD! Here’s the offender… no, not Steve.

The green thing he’s holding! A palm bract is a woody type seed pod where the seed/flowers of the palm trees grow. Once the pod is fully open and flowers begin to bloom, the bract falls off the tree, creating a midnight jolt for those of us sleeping underneath. Not all palm trees produce bracts, but the Royal Palms we’re parked under definitely do!

I (Kate) got the opportunity this week to visit Epcot

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0000

I (Kate) got the opportunity this week to visit Epcot in Orlando! It’s been probaly 30 years since the last time I was on a Disney property, and maybe 35 since last visiting Epcot. I went with friends and we had a wonderful time eating our way around the world. We only rode 2 rides, but had a blast singing along to a broadway show and enjoyed ending our day with the fireworks. We even got to help paint a new mural! What a fun day!

Watch for falling Iguanas!

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:46:00 +0000

You may have heard about falling iguanas last week when it went to freezing over night in South Florida. Well, it’s a real thing!

Temperatures in the 30s and 40s will cause an iguana’s body processes to slow so much that they can’t hang on and will fall off of their perch. Usually as it warms back up, they will thaw out and move along like nothing happened. That was not the case for the one we found. 😞 I’m pretty sure the ~20ft drop to the ground from the tree above did him in.

This is what love looks like

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0000

This is what love looks like.

Buying Publix out of your wife’s favorite fizzy water because it’s a hard to find flavor and is on B2G2 sale!

We hopped on this trend. What do you think?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0000

The AI image generator did a pretty good job for us. Couple of things not quite right, but overall not bad!

What’s the place you love to have lunch

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:29:00 +0000

What’s the place you love to have lunch? For us, it’s Mission BBQ . Consistently delicious and a company that supports our veterans. This location is near our winter spot and it’s our first time visiting this winter.

Check out that loaded baked potato!! YUM!

Do you travel with a houseplant?

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:09:00 +0000

We got a spider plant from our friend Kerrie in August. We’ve named it Parker. Today, Parker got new soil. She has grown a LOT since August!

Kate visits with family near Tampa Florida

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:27:00 +0000

While visiting Kate’s aunt and uncle near Tampa, she and her uncle went to pick citrus at Dooley Groves . What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! Honeybells and red grapefruit were ripe in the orchards, but they also came home with a couple pomelos (Kate’s favorite), sweet oranges, and Ponderosa Lemons . The Ponderosa lemons were HUGE! Kate made a 1/2 gallon of lemonade with just one lemon!

What did y’all do this weekend

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0000

We washed the van, did a few projects around the house, and helped our family pressure wash their driveway! (Photo is part way through)

We have really lucked out on our trek south

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

This is the second HUGE site we’ve had. We stayed here for two nights and visited with some friends while in Fellsmere. This pull through site was about 90 feet long and maybe 30-35 feet wide. We could have easily stayed here all winter long. The park is just off I-95 (so there is some highway noise) and is a newer, gated park. The pad is crushed shell/coral. The site was level and the utilities worked well.

Happy New Year

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:33:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

What goals do you have for 2026? Let us know in the comments!

We have a goal to visit 14 states. It’s a pretty ambitious travel schedule for us, too. We can’t wait to share it with you!

2025 was one for the books

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0000

Our plans changed dramatically in April and we headed back east for medical needs, but we still made an amazing year out of it!

We had a nice one night stop in Darien, Georgia on our 4…

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:09:00 +0000

We had a nice one night stop in Darien, Georgia on our 4 day trek south for winter. This is one of the LONGEST sites we’ve been in with probably room for another 40’ RV in front of our truck and a Jeep behind our van. It was super easy in and super easy out. Not all the sites in this park are this large, but they all have nice sized level pads.

I’m not sure what Coco is trying to say here

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:24:00 +0000

She doesn’t have her license and can’t see over the steering wheel so she is definitely not driving us South for the winter…

Tucker showing off his Christmas gift!

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:57:00 +0000

Edsel the Elephant, a Fluff N Tuff toy. These toys are the best toys for our destructive trio. Coco really loves the flamingo and Tucker loves the elephant and squirrel.

On our final day of driving north (brrr..🥶), our 2020 F-350…

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:48:00 +0000

On our final day of driving north (brrr..🥶), our 2020 F-350 rolled over 80,000 miles! We’ve put about 60k of those miles on it in the past 3.5 years of full-time RV travel.

We’re headed North.. in the winter!

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:27:00 +0000

Whose idea was this???

We had some rain on our last travel day

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:23:00 +0000

We had some rain on our last travel day. Steve purchased rain gear earlier this year so he doesnt have to drive in soaked clothes. The bright orange is also great in case of emergency!

Do you close your kitchen vents when you travel?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:49:00 +0000

The owners manual for our Solitude notes that these vents should be CLOSED for travel and storage!

Steve is using his new collapsible ladder to close our stove vent (in the “rain”) on our last travel day.

Exploring Manatee Springs State Park

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000

We explored Manatee Springs State Park in Chiefland, FL this week. We didn’t get to see any manatees, but really enjoyed touring the park. We met several lovely people as well and got to see buzzards, gators, and a river otter!

Maybe they are cold?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:43:00 +0000

Not sure how smushing themselves into 2/3 of the back seat is comfortable, but here they are sleeping the drive day away. Our 3 dogs travel really well and are good camping companions.

In 3 years full time we’ve only had a handful of travel days with issues because of the dogs.

Celebrating Steve for his birthday

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:11:00 +0000

We hope you enjoy this little video of moments we’ve shared over the years.

This travel day is one for the books

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:48:00 +0000

This travel day is one for the books! We’re actually pulling out of the park by 8:45AM!!

Photo or it didn’t happen…

If anyone knows Steve, he’d much prefer to still be in bed right now. But with the right motivation (a super long drive) and the right travel companions (Rolling Bayou ), anything is possible!!

Happy dog 😀

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0000

Happy dog 😀

Not ten minutes after getting on I-75

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:51:00 +0000

Another travel day, another windshield replacement to schedule 🤦‍♂️

We enjoyed a walk around Laurel to see the murals

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:44:00 +0000

We enjoyed a walk around Laurel, MS to see the murals. Many of these you may recognize from Hometown!

That’s very specific timing

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:12:00 +0000

Sign seen in Hattiesburg, MS

Kate got to meet Ms. Pearl!

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Kate got to meet Ms. Pearl! What a lovely lady!

If you’ve watched Hometown, you’ve likely seen Pearl’s diner . We enjoyed Ms. Pearl’s amazing fried chicken plate for lunch. It was also Ms. Pearl’s birthday, and the employees were handing out birthday cake to celebrate.

Staying at a lovely 6 site RV park in Laurel. MS

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:29:00 +0000

Staying at a lovely 6 site RV park in Laurel. 4 of the sites have long-term guests. No real amenities to speak of, but the owners are super nice, and gave us lots of tips for things to do in the area. There is a huge tree at the back of our site, and several large golden orb weaver spiders have made their webs on our slides. These are good (non-aggressive) spiders! And we got to see their golden silk, too, which is pretty neat!

Greetings From Laurel, MS

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:43:00 +0000

We’re spending a couple weeks in Laurel, MS. The people here are lovely! Can’t wait to share our adventures with you!!

Exploring the town of Meridian, MS

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:34:00 +0000

We spent a lovely afternoon walking around Meridian, MS. Meridian was established in 1860 and economically grew at a railroad crossroads. During the height of railroad usage, Meridian grew to be a very large city with over 40 trains arriving daily!

Now, parts of Meridian are kept by Mississippi State University and local businesses working to breathe life back into the city. There are also still blocks that need revival. There is so much street art throughout the more downtrodden areas, that much of our afternoon was spent on these blocks. We were amazed at the artistry that abounds here.

It may not look like much, but this charcuterie plate has…

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:58:00 +0000

It may not look like much, but this charcuterie plate has some great finds from our travels (and a couple gifts from other people’s stops)!

Top row (left to right): Carroll’s award winning summer sausage (Ashburn, GA), Sweetwater Valley Farm Chipotle cheese and smoked Gouda (Philadelphia, TN), Yoder’s pepperoni cheese and garlic cheese, and Yoder’s all beef summer sausage (Shipshewana, IN).

The Ritz crackers and Hormel pepperoni are not so special, but were what we had on hand!

We adopted a spider plant recently

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0000

We adopted a spider plant recently. He seems to like our rv so far, and has grown roots over the last 2 weeks. I hope we don’t kill this one like we did with Oliver, the tiger aloe plant we got at Magnolia a couple years back…

Another travel day and another set of low branches

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:53:00 +0000

Another travel day and another set of low branches on our route 😡 This time we were able to scoot around them off the side of the road and lightly brush along the roof. How many people carry a pole saw for this situation? I think one of ours is going in the RV next time we’re able to get to it.

We normally stay at the Hoover Met in Birmingham

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:56:00 +0000

We generally stay at the Hoover Met when we’re in Birmingham. This was recommended by several people to us a few years back. All sites are full hook up and there’s lots to see and do around this part of town, including a Costco. It’s also a relatively safe area of town.

The downsides are that you’re literally in a big parking lot and if there is a sporting event scheduled it can difficult (or impossible) to get a site.

Exploring Birmingham, AL

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:32:00 +0000

Spent a lovely day driving through Birmingham and the surrounding areas. But first, Kate had to venture downtown to pick up a package, so we grabbed a shot of this mural at the corner of Third Ave. and 24th St. as we were driving around downtown. There were several other murals to capture, so we’ll make a map and try to get the next time we’re here!

We made it to Birmingham

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:11:00 +0000

We made it to Alabama! Stopping for a few days in Birmingham to see a college friend of Kate’s. We really like the times we stay in Birmingham; these days give us a chance to recharge (and restock) before getting back on the road.

We are super proud of Coco’s progress!

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:54:00 +0000

We are super proud of Coco’s progress from last week! She met 6 new friends - Lucy, Bandit, Axle, Luna, Charlie, and Gretchen (intros to Charlie and Gretchen not captured). She did great with all of them, even eating a cookie with Charlie!

Reporting Garmin GPS Map Problems

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0000

For all our Garmin RV GPS using friends, did you know that you can submit map errors and routing problems to Garmin? You can help make maps & routing better for everyone!

This is the Garmin RV890 we use

Unexpected turnaround!

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:57:00 +0000

Having to back up on a narrow two lane road and turn around in a driveway due to super low hanging branches was not on our bingo card this year, but should have been! Thank goodness for Steve’s cautious driving and the patience of the people of Lynnville, Tennessee.

One of the great things about RVing is the people you meet

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:21:00 +0000

Steve got to show off our off grid power setup to some new friends before the National rally. They were very impressed with how “clean” and well planned his install was. Both guys travel with different systems than ours, so Steve got to learn about theirs as well. He came away with some great ideas for the future!

Happy Labor Day!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:53:00 +0000

Cheers to all those workers who help make our country great!

Grand Design Factory Tour

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:15:00 +0000

During the Grand Design National Rally we took a factory tour of the toy hauler brand- Momentum. We learned a lot about the build process and even saw a couple prototype units! What a great thing to do during the rally!

Grand Design National Rally - Our 3rd year attending

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:54:00 +0000

We’re at the Grand Design RV National Rally this week in Goshen, Indiana, and having a wonderful time. The techs are working hard and doing amazing work! We’re enjoying spending time with our GRAND family!

Fixing our broken shore power cord

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Only about $22 and 45 minutes to replace the end on our power cord after the ground lug broke off! It would have been a lot easier with the right tools, but a razor knife got the job done.

Campgrounds charging for electricity usage?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Are you seeing campgrounds charging for electricity usage? We stayed overnight at a park north of Lexington, KY who charges a $5 DAILY deposit for electricity usage.

A jumbled mess from traveling

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The silverware drawer after our last travel day looks a lot like my brain on Monday morning before coffee! Having a rear kitchen is definitely not for the faint of heart.

Watchdog woes and strange sounds

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:01:00 +0000

I’m pretty sure the Watchdog is not supposed to make that noise…

And… we’re off.. again!

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000

And… we’re off! We’re traveling for the next two months to some really awesome places.

Saving money living on the road

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

One of the ways we try to save money on the road is to eat at home. We all know cooking in an RV is viewed as being very different than cooking at a house, but it doesn’t have to be!

Visiting with friends in St. Augustine

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

While in St. Augustine, we had some fun times with friends! We love meeting up with people as we travel, and this time was no exception!

Exploring St. Augustine's Public Art

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The public art in St. Augustine was pretty great! We spent a day driving around to some of the murals I could find online.

Drinking from the "Fountain of Youth"

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:05:00 +0000

Drinking from the “Fountain of Youth ”.

St Augustine, FL is the oldest city in the United States

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

St Augustine, FL is the oldest city in the United States. It was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles . But even before that, Juan Ponce de Leon landed ashore here.

We always find amazing places to eat wherever we go

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We always find amazing places to eat wherever we go! St. Augustine is so hot in the summer - we just had to find ice cream! Cookiebird Ice Cream Bar was an amazing find!

Our Stay at Stagecoach RV Resort

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Stagecoach RV Resort is a great place to stay while visiting St. Augustine! It’s about 7 miles outside of town to the northwest.

What better way to check that everything is working…

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

What better way to check that everything is working properly and perform a bit of maintenance on your “backup house” than taking it on a trip?

Shine up them prongs!

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:02:00 +0000

Going to the GD National Rally this year? Make sure you shine up (remove the oxidation) your power cord prongs before you go!

Happy Independence Day

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 3 year travel-versary to us

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Little did we know back when we started this life July 1, 2022 how much we would enjoy it. In three years, we’ve visited 20 states (in our RV) and have thousands of amazing memories.

Visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We visited the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona and it was truly awe-inspiring. Perched between the red rock formations, this architectural marvel was completed in 1956, a vision brought to life local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude.

Visiting Old Town Cottonwood

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Old Town Cottonwood’s walkable Main Street, lined with distinctive shops and wine tasing rooms, makes for a perfect day of leisurely shopping.

Visiting Montezuma Castle National Monument

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Continuing the story of the Sinagua people in the Verde Valley, we visited Montezuma Castle National Monument . This place is incredible. Montezuma Castle is not a castle at all. It’s a five-story, 20-room cliff dwelling built into a limestone cliff 800 years ago. It looks like something out of a fantasy novel, but it was once home to real families who farmed, hunted, and lived in harmony with the land.

Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We visited one of the lesser known parks while we were in Sedona - Tuzigoot National Monument . Wow- what a window into the past! This site preserves a 110-room pueblo built by the Sinagua people , who lived here between 1000 and 1400 AD.

The McDonald’s Teal Arches

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Did you know Sedona is home to the only McDonald’s in the world with teal arches instead of the classic golden ones? We saw it for ourselves—and yep, it’s just as quirky and cool as it sounds!

Visiting Sedona, AZ

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Our next stop - Sedona, AZ !

We spent our first afternoon in the area wandering around Sedona’s quirky little shops. Between the red rock views, local shops, handmade items, and the public street art, it felt like every corner had something for everyone.

On the road again

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

On the road again! 🎶🎵 After an amazing couple of weeks in Tucson, we are on the road north.

Watching the Thunderbirds fly!

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Have you ever seen the Thunderbirds fly? They are amazing! We didn’t realize the Thunder & Lightning over Arizona air show was happening during our time in Tucson, so that was a really near surprise! At one point, the Thunderbirds went right over our RV - it was so awesome (and very loud!). These pilots put on a great show!

Exploring petroglyphs in Tuscon

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On the drive around the park in the West/Tucson Mountain district, we stopped at Signal Hill Picnic area and took a short trail up to the largest petroglyph site in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park.

The Saguaro Cactus

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:30:00 +0000

The Saguaro Cactus (pronounced saw-war-oh) only grows in the Sonoran Desert . This desert is located in Mexico, Arizona, and just a small portion of the Baja peninsula in California. These cacti can grow up to 50 feet tall and live over 200 years!

Tucker's Thoughts on Tuscon KOA

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:02:00 +0000

The KOA in Tucson has gravel sites and a concrete road with gravel mixed in, making it rough on dog toes. A smooth concrete border provides a nice transition between the two larger areas. It also gives Tucker a nice walkway that doesn’t hurt his sensitive toes.

Metric system in the USA?!!

Tue, 27 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Did you know that there is a US Interstate that is only measured using the metric system? Yep! You read that correctly! Interstate 19 in Arizona, which travels from Tucson to Nogales has metric signage and is fully measured using the metric system.

Remembering and honoring those who gave all

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:01:00 +0000

Remembering and honoring those who gave all in service to our great nation today. You will never be forgotten.

Visiting Tumacácori National Historical Park

Sun, 25 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Located about an hour south of Tucson is a gem of a national park that many people have not heard about. Tumacácori National Historical Park takes you back in time to the late 1600s when Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries were traveling north from Mexico to bring European values and farming techniques to indigenous people of the area (O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache).

The World's Largest Rose Tree

Sat, 24 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

During our day in Tombstone, we kept seeing signs for “The World’s Largest Rose Tree ”. I (Kate) have a strong love for the natural world, so this type of thing is right up my alley. The entry into the rose tree in was only $5, and there was a small museum about the history of both Tombstone and the Rose Tree Inn.

Surviving Tombstone, AZ!

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

While in Tucson we took a step back in time with a day trip to Tombstone, AZ , and it was like walking straight into a Wild West movie set—only it’s all real (well, mostly 😉).

Free citrus at the Tuscon KOA

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The citrus tree in our site at the KOA in Tucson was in full bloom, so we were lucky enough to have an amazing citrus blossom smell! We also had a TON of bees. The bees didn’t bother us at all during our two week stay, even as we walked by and under the tree. Steve even washed the RV one day and they did not bother him!

The bees were just busy collecting pollen to take back and feed the hive. So interesting to watch!

We stayed at the LazyDays KOA in Tucson

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:45:00 +0000

We stayed at the LazyDays KOA in Tucson which is a very nice park! And just LOOK at the sunsets - Arizona does not disappoint in that regard!

Harvest Host Stop at Shakespeare Ghost Town

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

After leaving Alamogordo, we headed west, making a stop at a Harvest Host on our way to Tucson, AZ. Touted as “The West’s most authentic ghost town”, there aren’t really ghosts at Shakespeare Ghost Town in Lordsburg, New Mexico. But you will find the amazing story of an abandoned mining town and the generations of a family that have worked tirelessly to preserve and upkeep the physical town as well as keep the stories of the old west alive by sharing this amazing piece of history with the world.

Venturing up to Cloudcroft, NM

Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We ventured up to Cloudcroft, NM , which sits at almost 9000 ft in elevation, high in the Sacramento Mountains and Lincoln National Forest, just east of Alamogordo. This old mining town is a really neat place to visit and offers many activities including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, golfing, shopping, and dining.

We are celebrating Armed Forces Day today

Sat, 17 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

How to celebrate - Thank the military members in your life or ones that you meet! After all, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.

Alamogordo has some really great public art

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Alamogordo has some really great public art. In 2024, they opened an art alley, which is just off Main Street. Unfortunately while we were there, the alley was under construction, so access to some of the artwork was limited. My (Kate) personal favorites are the butterflies created by @taylorojedacreations and @truly_warpedbeautyart

Do you love pistachios?

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Do you love pistachios? These people do! Pistachioland in Alamogordo, NM has approximately 90 acres of pistachio trees and almost 14 acres of grapes. The climate here is perfect for growing pistachios - hot, dry, and windy! It is also the home to the World’s Largest Pistachio ! This was definitely a great stop - make sure to take the tour and get some of their homemade pistachio ice cream if you visit!

Watching the white sands move!

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

While on our Ranger led sunset hike the wind really picked up. This video shows the sands moving in real time - easy to see how the dunes can move up to 8 feet per year!

Visiting White Sands National Park

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

While in Alamogordo, we ventured to White Sands National Park a couple times. We had so much fun with our friends that we didn’t take many photos!

Today starts armed forces week

Sat, 10 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Today starts Armed Forces Week . There is no better way to thank our military for their service and sacrifice than showing some of the tributes from around the country.

We left Roswell and headed to Alamogordo, NM

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We left Roswell and headed to Alamogordo, NM. You can see the bright white sands of the White Sands Missile Range from about 20 miles away on Hwy 70.

The window is super dirty after this drive - we encountered both high winds and snow(!) on this short drive day! Pretty sure this was our first time towing through snow. In front of us are our friends @rollingbayou

You all know how much I (Kate) love public art

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

You all know how much I (Kate) love all the public art in cities we travel to. Over the past (almost) three years of full time RV travel, we have seen a LOT of murals . This one in Roswell, NM really struck me. Not only are the colors eye-catching, it shows a lot about the town, the history of the area, and even the state in just in one long wall. New Mexico in general is known for its space history.

Our week in Roswell was definitely different

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Our week in Roswell, NM was interesting in more ways than just seeing aliens! While there, we encountered severe dust storms (possibly a Haboob!) We took some photos from the RV during one of the storms, including looking straight at the sun. Kate had to wipe down surfaces three times that week to attempt to keep up with the dust coming in the RV. If you find yourself in the southwest during dust storm season, be careful!

Exploring the UFO museum in Roswell, NM

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

While in Roswell, you have to check out the UFO museum ! Part of it is super hokey (that’s the part we took photos in, of course), but there is a fantastic story of the crash landing and ensuing government coverup. There is also corroborating stories and evidence that those who believe that aliens really visited us could be correct!

Cinco de Mayo is not what you think it is

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s freedom from Spain, but rather to celebrate a victory over the French in the Battle of Pueblita in 1862. Celebrations are actually MORE popular in America than they are in Mexico, and the day now symbolizes Mexican-American culture in the US.

It's Star Wars day!

Sun, 04 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

It’s Star Wars day! What better way to celebrate than going to an alien themed McDonald’s for breakfast? It was super hokey, but fun, nonetheless! Steve begrudgingly took a photo with his new alien friend and I scoped out the nicely done mural next to the drive thru!

May the Fourth be with you!

Next stop, Roswell NM

Sat, 03 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

After leaving Carlsbad, we’re headed to Roswell, NM! Roswell is just up the road about 70 miles north of Carlsbad. Yes, we are interested to see all the stories about aliens! You may never have guessed it, but science fiction is one of the things that Steve and I both love.

Visiting Artesia, NM

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:21:00 +0000

On one of our last days in Carlsbad, we went to the neighboring town of Artesia. Artesia has been hard at work the last few years working to bring more visitors to the area - you can tell by all the newly installed artwork around town and that various parts are being fixed up very nicely.

Went to see this amazing new mural

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Went to see this amazing new mural by artbyfish showing the Carlsbad Caverns, and came upon a strongman competition called King of the Cave. What a cool thing to happen upon! We watched the competition for a few minutes and were super impressed with everyone’s dedication and hard work! These competitors are amazing!

Carlsbad, NM was originally the town of Eddy

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Carlsbad, NM was originally the town of Eddy . There was a spring in Eddy that was thought to have healing powers similar to those of a spring in Karlsbad, Austria. In 1899, the town voted to rename Eddy to Carlsbad, NM in hopes they could build a large resort with healing waters of the spring and attract visitors from around the world.

Exploring Sitting Bull Falls

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

If you’re exploring Carlsbad, NM, one place you might find interesting is Sitting Bull Falls . It’s about 40 minutes SW of town, but a nice drive. It is part of the Lincoln National Forest , which is actually a HUGE area of land encompassing what used to be multiple separate forest reserves (Lincoln, Gallinas, Sacramento, Alamo and Guadalupe).

Strolling around Carlsbad, NM

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We took a quick stroll around Carlsbad, NM one evening in search of the town’s public artworks. They have an amazing plaza and arts center that has several murals and statues, but also a few murals around other parts of town. Even the police logo is artwork! Afterwards, we enjoyed a delicious Mexican dinner with margaritas!

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The main event for us while staying in Carlsbad was Carlsbad Caverns National Park .
Did you know that the Big Room in Carlsbad Caverns is the largest single cave chamber by volume. But this doesn’t make it the biggest cave system! That record goes to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky (longest cave system in the world!)

Have you read any good books lately?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

As a full-time RVer, we usually read our books on tablets but Kate always has to snap a shot of the Little Free Libraries wherever we go! Did you know that there are over 200,000 LFL worldwide?

Goodbye Texas hello New Mexico!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Travel day again! We have arrived in Carlsbad, NM! Total time in Texas was 3 months + 1 week.
Carlsbad is still in the Chihuahuan Desert , so the landscape is very similar to Terlingua, TX.

There is so much amazing hiking in the Big Bend area

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

There is so much amazing hiking in the Big Bend area! On one of our last days here, we hiked the Closed Canyon Trail , a trail in Big Bend Rank State Park, about 20 miles west of where we stayed.

Big Bend National Park Part V

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Our fourth trip to Big Bend during our stay in Terlingua, TX led us up the Chisos Mountains to a second visitor center. As you head up the mountain, you see the landscape change from desert to forest. It’s a slow change, but once you realize the change, you’re awestruck!

Peregrine Falcon of Big Bend

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

While reading up on Big Bend, we found out that from February through May each year, parts of the park are closed to protect the nesting Peregrine falcons . These incredible birds were listed as an endangered species until 1999 and are still considered a threatened species in Texas.

Hiking the Santa Elena Canyon was AMAZING!

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Santa Elena Canyon hike itself is about two miles, but the first part of the hike is difficult to get to. We walked through a dry creek bed, then climbed up the 6’ tall sand walls of the creek bed to get to the trail. Once on the trail, it was a vertical climb up the north canyon wall with switchbacks in full sun and without much in the way of handrails!

Big Bend National Park Part IV

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Back at Big Bend National Park again! Today we decided to take Maverick Road (unpaved and not maintained year round) down to Santa Elena Canyon for a hike. We stopped at several locations along the way to the canyon, including Luna’s Jacal . It’s amazing that this mud and ocotillo built structure is still standing, as its resident, Gilbert Jacal, passed away in 1947 at 108 years old!

Some local flora of the desert

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

One of the things I always find interesting is the flora and various colors in the landscape. While you may think being in a desert would lack color, I found that the color was just very muted while in the Chihuahuan Desert . This photo shows a prickly pear next to an ocotillo cactus and various other plants.

Big Bend National Park Part III

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Big Bend National Park and the surrounding areas are one of the DARKEST skies in any national park in the continental US. The rangers here put on an amazing evening program that allows visitors to view the night sky and learn about the stars and constellations.

Big Bend National Park Part II

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

While visiting Big Bend National Park , we took Grapevine Hills Road to Grapevine Hills Trail . The road out is about 7 or 8 miles and is not maintained all season. Once you get on the trail, it’s about 2.2 miles. The first 0.8 mile is pretty easy! A bit of up and down and uneven path, but very well traveled. After the easy part, there is a sign that the next 0.25 miles is very steep. It was CORRECT!

Big Bend National Park Part I

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000

One of the highlights of our stay in Terlingua was being able to visit Big Bend National Park . On our first trip into the park, we waited in line for about 45 minutes to enter the park! There were a LOT of people at the Panther Junction visitor center , too. But once you got out into the park, it wasn’t crowded at all!

Longdraw Pizza and the Starlight Theater

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We love trying local places to eat wherever we stop! While in Terlingua we ate at two local places - Longdraw Pizza and the Starlight Theater. They were both excellent!

Visiting Big Bend Ranch State Park

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Went for a drive through the Big Bend Ranch State Park . It has some AMAZING land forms.
During our drive we happened upon a sign for the Contrabando Movie Set Site , so went to check it out.

Amazing sunset in Terlingua, TX

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We got a buddy site with our friends Rolling Bayou while we were at Maverick Ranch. It was a lot of fun to go out our door and be in the common area between the two sites. The scenery was amazing and so were the memories!

If you ever find yourself in Terlingua, TX look for Clay…

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

If you ever find yourself in Terlingua, TX look for Clay Henry, the Mayor ! SPOILER:

We're staying two weeks in Lajitas, TX

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We’re staying two weeks in Lajitas, TX at Maverick Ranch RV Park . The park we’re at is nice, although a little far from Big Bend National Park . It is part of a much larger golf resort, and I can absolutely see coming here to golf. The scenery is incredible! We walked over to the main resort shopping and pro shop and caught a glimpse of the course. It was surprisingly green!

Have you ever seen a roadrunner before?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

They dont’ look anything like the cartoon, that’s for sure! This little guy was VERY curious about us, coming within mere inches of our feet! Looks like Steve might need to work on his roadrunner beeps, though.

A quick overnight in Fort Stockton

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We had just a quick overnight in Fort Stockton, where we met Paisano Pete , the Fort Stockton Road Runner and second largest Road Runner in the world! We arrived after hours, but took a walk around the Chamber of Commerce building across the street from Pete. It has an incredible display behind it about the history of the area.

Exploring a miniature Stonehenge

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This Stonehenge was the culmination of a joke between two friends in the 80’s and was donated to the Hill Country Arts Foundation in the 90’s after the owner passed away. Also donated was a 13-foot replica of a Moai from Easter Island.

Our Stay at Old River Road RV Resort

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

During our time in Kerrville, we stayed in Old River Road RV Resort . It had an amazing dog park! Coco and Marley were able to play in one of two big yards one afternoon. Coco and Tucker also made some new friends one morning during our stay. We love when parks have nicely kept dog parks (and responsible pet owners!).

Visiting the Lyndon B Johnson NHP

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We spent a long afternoon visiting the Lyndon B Johnson State and National parks in Johnson City, TX. Much of the Ranch was shut down for renovations, but we were able to learn the history of President Johnson’s family farm and take in some of the sights. I’m sure this place is just gorgeous in spring!

Exploring Toonstone, TX

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 06:14:00 +0000

Have you ever been to Toonstone, TX ? It’s a real place!!!

We spent a little time exploring this roadside attraction. We even wrote our names on the walls (it’s encouraged!).

Our first 2025 travel stop is Kerrville, TX

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Our first stop of the year is in Kerrville, Texas. Kerrville is in the heart of Texas Hill Country and was where jewelry maker James Avery first began creating jewelry. We really enjoyed seeing the public art here and in the surrounding cities of Johnson City, Boerne, and Comfort.

After seeing a reel about these cinnamon rolls

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

After seeing a reel about these cinnamon rolls, we just had to try them! We were not disappointed! If you’re ever in Boerne, TX (and, yes, it’s pronounced BERNIE), stop by Richter Bakhaus and check them out!

Spring starts TOMORROW!

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

One of the things I (Kate) miss most about being in a house is the yard as winter turns to spring. I love to see the progression of the blooming trees and plants. So we make a point in our travels to always find beautiful gardens and arboretums to visit.

And we're off! The start of 2025 travels

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 06:01:00 +0000

And… we’re off! Follow along as we start our 2025 travels leaving out of Brownsville, TX. Thanks to our friends at Rolling Bayou for taking (and sharing) our caravan video!

Cruising The Port of Brownsville

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

During our last week of “winter”, we went on a cruise of the port of Brownsville . It was really neat to see all the decommissioned ships and hear about how the ships are dismantled and the materials are reused for other purposes. We also got to see some dolphins in the Laguna Madre!

After our tour, we went to capture a photo of the SPI sign. I think we nailed it! @rollingbayou

Trying out local restaurants is a MUST!

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Trying out local restaurants is a MUST for us! We ate at a place called Tacos al Vapor (Steamed Tacos). They had pretty yummy food and Mexican Coke! This is part of the Brownsville Taco Trail

Exploring South Padre Island & Isla Blanca Park

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We spent a (very windy) morning going over to South Padre Island. At the south end of the island is Isla Blanca county park that has a bronze statue of Jesus and a message inscribed asking God to

Visiting downtown Brownsville, TX

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We spent an afternoon walking around downtown Brownsville looking at the public art. There are cities where mural locations are well documented, but Brownsville is not one of them. It took about an hour of researching to find locations on 12 murals. Was it worth it?

We weathered the Texas blizzard of 2025 😀

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We weathered the Texas blizzard of 2025!

Sunsets of South Texas

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We had no lack of amazing sunsets while in Brownsville, TX for winter this year. We even went over to South Padre Island to watch the sunset over Laguna Madre one evening. We really lucked out at how beautiful it was that evening!

Visiting the Progreso International Bridge

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

During our winter stay we drove over to the Progreso International Bridge and went into Mexico. Did you know there are something like 100 dentists within a 3 block radius of this bridge?

Visiting Palo Alto Battlefield NHP

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Visiting the Palo Alto Battlefield was a very interesting stop on our tour of National Parks this year. The battle at Palo Alto took place in May 1846, early on in the two year war between the US and Mexico over land in the territory of Texas (western portion of Texas today and parts of OK and NM).

We always love finding local places to eat

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Baked Bear was a new one for us we’d never heard of before! We can’t say enough about how awesome The Baked Bear on South Padre Island was! There are locations in several states. Make sure to ask for your cookies to be warmed!

Wreaths Across America

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We were humbled to take part in the local Wreaths Across America event in Brownsville this year. Over 400 wreaths were laid on veteran graves in this beautiful historic cemetery. What an incredible way to remember and honor those who served our country. Thanks to our friends at @Rolling Bayou for inviting us to such an incredible event.

We love having fires with friends

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We love having fires with friends! We did not have too many fires this winter due to the constant winds in Brownsville, but the few we did have were full of stories and laughs. Marley was able to join us as well and even has his own chair!

More winter campground activities

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Some campgrounds have lots of activities during the winter. While ours did have a few in December it was much more active in January as the Winter Texans began arriving after the holidays. The clubhouse had lots of puzzles so we made our own fun when something wasn’t planned! That yarn puzzle was DIFFICULT!

The Pecos Boot Trail

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:05:00 +0000

Talk about creative! Pecos, TX has a Boot Trail! We see neat stuff like this all the time as we’re passing through an area. This is a short afternoon activity we’ll add to the list for the next time we’re in western Texas.

Who doesn't love ice cream?

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Who doesn’t love ice cream?! We found this great place @rollingwithhne that serves ROLLED ice cream! Have you had rolled ice cream before? The process is super neat to watch. They start with CREAM and other ingredients and pour it onto a really cold slab

Holiday Sandcastle Village of South Padre Island

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

We ventured over to South Padre Island, and stumbled upon the Holiday Sandcastle Village of South Padre Island . It was all dolled up for Christmas alongside some longer term sand art, such as the amazing Taylor Swift mermaid. If you’re in this area, we highly recommend checking out this rotating gallery of sand sculptures!

Winter activities for RVers

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Many campgrounds and resorts have an abundance of activities for RVers who are staying for the winter! We attended the campground’s chili cook off, sampling several really good recipes. Our friend Ron over at @Rolling Bayou won 🏆 1st place! Congrats, Ron!

Our Winter started just before Thanksgiving

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Our “winter” season started just before Thanksgiving. Since we wintered with our friends, @Rolling Bayou this year we went ALL OUT for Thanksgiving!

What does winter look like for a full-time RVer

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Well, we all do it a little differently. Some spend 4-6 months in their winter location - visiting doctors, fixing their RV, and planning their next travel season.

Updating our sticker board

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As we were leaving Rockport we added our Padre Island National Seashore sticker to our board. Do you keep track of the places you explore?

Visiting our Public Lands

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

One of the most amazing things we get to see as full-time RVers is the public lands in our great nation . While in Rockport, we drove almost an hour to visit Padre Island National Seashore . It did NOT disappoint. The day we went was very windy, but the beach was clear and sunny.

The art of Eric Karbelling in Corpus Christi

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

While in Corpus Christi, we made a special effort to seek out this amazing piece of mural work by artist @erickarbeling . I first saw Eric’s work in Alpena, MI and instantly fell in love.

Corpus Christi has an amazing public art trail

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Corpus Christi has an amazing public art trail . It encompasses the whole city, but in one small area of downtown, you can see over 40 different murals. Some of these are permanent installations and some are temporary while buildings are being renovated.

We ventured out to Rockport Beach park

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

We ventured out to Rockport Beach park one evening while in the area. Rockport has some unique public art.

It's no secret that we love ice cream

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that we love ice cream! While in Rockport, we found a great little ice cream shop called Grandma B’s Sweet Treats . They have a selection of candy and a nice selection of Blue Bell Ice Cream.

The sunsets in Rockport are amazing

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The sunsets in Rockport are amazing! Taken on two different days, we were astonished by the colors in the sky (and how different they were from each other!). One was a moody deep pastel color palette and the other was bright yellows and oranges with a light pastel palette after the sun set. Each was gorgeous!

From Brenham to Rockport

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

After we left Brenham we headed to Rockport for a week. We stayed at the KOA which was recently rebuilt. Everything had been recently updated after hurricane Harvey left the area devastated in 2017. The showers and laundry were well maintained and the facility is gated. While we didn’t use the pool or the clubhouse, they did have a couple activities scheduled the week we were there and many people did participate.

Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham, TX

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Our friends told us about the Blue Bell Creameries being in Brenham, TX. Since we were there right before Thanksgiving the factory observation deck was closed but we took a self-guided tour of their museum and grounds. We also stopped in their ice cream shop for a $1 cup of deliciousness!

Here is where 2024 took us

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:35:00 +0000

Not the exact route we took, but here’s where 2024 took us! Lots of back and forth between Indiana and Florida. What an adventure!

Happy New Year

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:32:00 +0000

Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas to all!

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:27:00 +0000

Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

The murals of Brenham, TX

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The murals of Brenham, TX did not disappoint! What beautiful work by artists near and far.
Kate’s two favorites were the black and white of Blind Willy Johnson by Levi Ponce (with Rey Sepulveda, Nick Hernandez, Jose Ramirez, and Brad Stufflebeam) and the very colorful cowgirl and horse by Toni Ardizzone .

Downtown Brenham, TX has some really neat things to visit

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Downtown Brenham, TX has some really neat things to visit! The historic fire house was closed the day we explored the town, but this is on our list to come back to see! Also as we walked, we saw the beautiful Art Deco courthouse and Puddins Pole. It’s not every day you come across a pole with a name…

We're wintering in Texas this year, y'all

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We’re wintering in Texas this year, y’all! The drive from Glen St. Mary, Florida to Texas was a long but uneventful 3 days. Along the way, we stayed in a few really neat Harvest Host locations!

Decorated for Christmas!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:35:00 +0000

Got the house decorated for Christmas this weekend! We do very simple decorations to minimize both space and weight required to store these. Kate has to live vicariously through others, so we try to go see some light displays each year.

One of our favorite places to stay on our way South

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

One of our favorite places to stay on our way South to Florida is the Georgia Peanut RV Park . It’s attached to Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store , and we use the opportunity to STOCK UP!

A good time driving through Atlanta?

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is there EVER a good time to drive through Atlanta? It turns out that Saturday about 3pm is the perfect time to pass through. There was some slowdown, but not too bad.

Beautiful Mural in Chatsworth, GA

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

While taking our recycling to Chatsworth, GA, we saw this beautiful mural . Love how the night sky and mountains of north Georgia are in the bear.

Do you know this about your Morryde steps?

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Did you know that your Morryde Solid Step supports only go out so far? We found out while staying at a Love’s Travel Stop overnight. Whoops! 🤷‍♀️

Do you travel with a weather radio?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Do you travel with a weather radio? If not, we highly recommend getting one ! Our little weather radio is super loud when it goes off. It has woken us on several occasions, but is very helpful in alerting us of inclement weather regardless of our location.

Where do full timers live when?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

What do full time RVers do when their RV has to get work done? Because our RV is our home, when it needs repairs most times we fix it ourselves. But some things are too big even for the handiest DIYer out there.

Finally got around to updating our travel map

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Finally got around to updating our travel map. 2024’s adventures added many pins, but only two new states. Looking ahead, I’m very excited to add 6+ new states next year!

As we are leaving Alpena we experience the fog

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:25:00 +0000

As we are leaving Alpena, we get to experience the immediate onset of fog that was mentioned several times as one of the reasons that mariners have a difficult time navigating the waters of Thunder Bay. This fog seemingly came out of nowhere and continued for a few miles. It was hauntingly beautiful, but provided a first-hand insight into why there are so many shipwrecks in this area.

The Alpena Shipwreck Tour was really neat

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The Alpena Shipwreck Tour was really neat! We went to two different shipwrecks in Thunder Bay on the tour. The captain said that sometimes you get to see three, but the water was a bit cloudy, so it took a bit of time to maneuver the glass bottom boat to get us right on top of the wrecks. We had so much fun that we forgot to take photos of the wrecks through the bottom of the boat!

We rode a portion of the Alpena Bi-Path

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:22:00 +0000

While in Alpena we rode a portion of the Alpena Bi-Path Trail on our e-bikes. The trail is approximately 14 miles with art and parks along the trail. We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with our friends and took many stops to look at artwork and explore by foot along the way. One of our stops was at Island Park where we got off and walked around the island.

Thank you to all our Veterans

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:55:00 +0000

Thank you to all our Veterans. Today we honor your sacrifices which allow us to live so freely.

Always looking for good Mexican food

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:40:00 +0000

One of the things we always look for on the road (and it can be hit or miss, for sure!) is good Mexican food. Mango’s Tequila Bar in Alpena did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and inviting.

For our last post on the Alpena Mural Trail

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:55:00 +0000

For our last post on the Alpena Mural Trail we feature some of the artwork shown at the marina. These are painted by multiple artists and on both front and back of a panel series. The series depict many styles and variety of tones. We really love seeing this much artwork wherever we go!

Enjoy the second batch of mural artwork from Alpena

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Enjoy the second batch of mural artwork from our stay in Alpena, Michigan!

This incredible artwork is painted by multiple artists, including @ag_pnt , @erickarbeling , @the_third_ge , @blueheron.studio

Please go show some love to these very talented artists by following their pages.

The mural trail in Alpena has some really interesting art

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The mural trail in Alpena has some really interesting art. There are so many that we can’t fit them all into one post (and it took us multiple days to find them all, even using the app)!

Alpena, Michigan sits on Thunder Bay in Lake Huron

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:11:00 +0000

Alpena, Michigan sits on Thunder Bay in Lake Huron and is home to the National Marine Sanctuary and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center . Because of the sporadic weather seen in this area, this area is infamous for its shipwrecks. Thunder Bay is nicknamed “Shipwreck Alley” due to its number of wrecks, many of which are in shallow waters and able to be seen from kayak or by snorkeling.

Our week in Alpena, Michigan

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:01:00 +0000

Our week in Alpena, Michigan was great, in spite of the rain the first couple days. The fairgrounds is a great place to stay - super quiet, and very close to town. It’s not perfect for our big rig (especially since our site flooded- the photo shows what it looked like after having a day to dry out!)

Visiting Manistique, MI

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:12:00 +0000

While at Kitch-iti-kipi , we decided to travel a few extra miles over to Manistique for an afternoon walk along the shore of Lake Michigan and visit Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse .

Yep it’s that time of year for us

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:49:00 +0000

Yep it’s that time of year for us. Gotta get this task done before we’re back on the road for the next year! Made it halfway today.

Video from Kitch-iti-kipi

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:17:00 +0000

Video from Kitch-iti-kipi where you can see the spring and fish.

Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring)

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:16:00 +0000

Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring) is near Manistique, MI on the southern side of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Coming in at Michigan’s largest spring, it is over 40 feet deep and 200 feet across and the water is so clear that you can see all the way to the bottom.

A really cool part of the Pictured Rocks Cruise

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:06:00 +0000

A really cool part of the Pictured Rocks Cruise we took was going into Shallow Cove. The cove is only about 15 feet deep and is just barely big enough for the tour boat we were in. The water is so clear you can see to the bottom and see the fish swimming in it! Checkout the video:

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was absolutely incredible

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was absolutely incredible! The rock formations in this park are the work of centuries of weather, wind and water.

❓Did you know that the colors come from different minerals in the groundwater that are deposited on the rock as the groundwater seeps out and travels on the surface of the rock?

Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Michigan is surrounded by great lakes sharing borders with 4 out of 5. There are approximately 130 lighthouses that cover various points along Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron on the shores of Michigan. While in Munising, we visited the Grand Island East Channel lighthouse . This beautiful and weathered looking lighthouse has been featured on numerous TV shows and is photographed by thousands of visitors annually.

Bigfoots! In the UP?

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:42:00 +0000

Many Yoopers (those who live in the upper peninsula of Michigan) believe that Bigfoot (or a colony of sasquatches to be exact) live in the remote wilderness of the UP. There’s even groups who go out looking for evidence in hopes to find definitive proof that Bigfoot is real. We got to meet Bigfoot on our journey to Munising. He was a little aloof.

Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:31:00 +0000

Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is truly a site to see! There are multiple vantage points and some with handicap accessibility. The bay in this part has an average depth of 10 feet, making it very easy to view the bottom. We were really surprised at just how clear the waters were!

Exploring Munising Falls

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

If you’re in Munising a quick and easy place to get to for an afternoon outing is Munising Falls . It is about a 50 foot waterfall that is close to town and a short walk from the parking lot. The brown water is caused by tannins in the water from various trees (namely pine, hemlock, and cedar).

The lighthouse keeper's house

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The last portion of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum that we want to share is not something you get to see at a lot of museums. As it’s no longer needed to manage the lighthouse, the Keeper’s house is maintained as a museum. It captures how the keeper and family would have decorated and used the house in the late 1800’s. They have bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and office. It was really neat to see. This site is on the National Register of Historic Places

Continuing our journey at Whitefish Point

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:01:00 +0000

Continuing on our journey at Whitefish Point, another building at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum was fully dedicated to the US Life Saving Service . Did you know that the US LSS was the precursor to the US Coast Guard?

A giant fresnel lens!

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:45:00 +0000

One of the coolest displays of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the second order fresnel lens . Originally from White Shoal, Michigan, this lens served Lake Michigan for over 75 years, warning sailors of shallow waters. Due to its size and the refracting capabilities of the lens, its light can be seen over 28 miles.

Visiting The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:01:00 +0000

While staying in Tahquamenon Falls State Park, we ventured up to Whitefish Point. The coast along this part of Lake Superior has seen hundreds of shipwrecks in the last couple centuries, so there is not a more appropriate location for the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum .

The lower falls of Tahquamenon State Park

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The lower falls of Tahquamenon State Park were by far our favorite of the two. While not as impressive in size as the upper falls , there are actually more waterfalls. 💦

The Upper Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The Upper Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park are incredible! There are a LOT of stairs to get the best views.

Beautiful site in the lower falls Hemlock Campground

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Beautiful site in the lower falls Hemlock Campground! This campground only has a couple sites that are (sort of) big rig friendly. As you can tell from our photo, many branches hang down below 13'6", and this loop around the park has a VERY narrow turn around. While we really love camping in state parks, this one would be a no-go for us to return again with the same rig.
Stay tuned for some of the amazing sites at this location, which made it worth it!

Firewood from a vending machine!

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Have you ever seen one of these before? At Tahquamenon Falls State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we used this firewood vending machine a few times. Pop in a few dollars and a bundle of firewood is neatly dispensed behind one of two doors for your campfire burning pleasure 🔥

Like history? Then visit Ford Michilimackinac

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

If you like history one item to put on your list for your Mackinac trip is the Colonial Michilimackinac . It’s a fort that was originally built in 1715 by the French and taken over by the British in 1761 after the French’s defeat in the French and Indian War.

Venturing to Mackinac Island was a lot of fun

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Once on the Island you step back in time. Options for transportation are limited to walking (which is what we did), bicycles (ebikes are restricted!), and horse and buggy. It’s really a different world! We walked around the island a bit for a couple hours and enjoyed Kilwin’s Ice Cream to help alleviate the heat and get off our tired feet for a few minutes.

Happy International Coffee Day

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

☕Happy International Coffee Day ☕ Regardless of what kind of coffee you like, today’s the day to drink up and pay homage to the bean that keeps us going.

📸 Photo of my (Kate) delicious cappuccino with gorgeous foam art from Seeds Coffee Co . in Birmingham, AL.

Our stay in Mackinaw City was great!

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

We will absolutely return to visit some of the things we didn’t get to in the three days we were in Mackinaw City . We stayed at the Mackinaw City KOA which is not too far from town and provides a free shuttle to the dock if you are planning to ferry over to Mackinac Island . We took one day to just walk the town and see what it had to offer. There are lots of lovely shops and interesting places to eat (including a Kilwins!).

Travel life is awesome, but sometimes it can be lonely

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Travel life is awesome, but sometimes it can be lonely. 🙁 How do you keep loneliness at bay on the road? 🛣 We make it a priority to meet up with friends on a regular basis. Whether they are traveling with us for a few states, meeting us at a single location, or even if they live near an area we’re visiting, we find ways to meet up, break bread, share stories, and build our friendships.

What type of RV spots do you like?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

We’re almost always are either in a full hook up (power, water, and sewer) or partial hook up (usually power and water) spot. But every once in a while, we completely boondock! Boondocking is where you go without any external services, relying only on what your RV has onboard. While we currently only do this for a night or two, we (should) have the ability to go for about a week “off grid”.

Let's talk RALLIES

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

What type of rally is your favorite? Do you normally attend only those with your brand of camper, a specific group of people, or (are you like us) and go to a variety every year?

Rallies are a great way to meet people, see a new area, learn about new products or services, and even get some work done on your RV. What’s your favorite thing about rallies?

Let's talk about National Parks

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Do you have a National Parks Pass ? We bought one this year since we plan to see several over the next 12 months. While in Buffalo, we visited the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Historic Site . It was pretty neat!

Exploring Old Fort Niagara

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Do you like history? Seeing history in action is one of our favorite things! Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY is a really neat preservation of the history of the fort. Originally built by the French to protect their stake in the new world, Fort Niagara was built in 1678 and abandoned a few years later until 1726 when it was put into use again by the French and expanded over the next few decades.

Four Mile Creek State Park

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

While visiting Niagara Falls , we stayed in Four Mile Creek State Park . The park is situated on the shore of Lake Ontario and offers mostly electric only or boon docking sites. You can also use your park pass to get into other state parks for free while you’re staying. The weather was even perfect for a fire one night!

Our First Time at Niagara Falls

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Did you know that “Niagara Falls ” refers to the city in New York where three HUGE waterfalls are located along the Niagara River? The Niagara River is the boundary line between Canada and the United States between 2 of the 5 Great Lakes - Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Real Buffalo chicken wings

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Spending time in Buffalo, NY a MUST DO thing for us was to eat at THE restaurant where buffalo wings were invented. Steve worked at a wings joint in his younger years and makes really good wings. We wanted to see how different his were than the originals (and which were better!).

Awe inspiring architectural finds?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Have you had any architectural finds in your travels that have just knocked your socks off? For me (Kate), churches usually do it. I am just awestruck at the immense presence I feel when I walk into them.

A short history of Labor Day

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Originally a holiday in Oregon in 1887, Labor Day was adopted by over 30 states by 1894 when it became a federal holiday. It is a day to remember those people who work to make our communities and countries better with their labor, ingenuity, and achievements for the betterment of society.

We Tour the Ford Rouge Plant

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

As part of our trip to The Henry Ford, we took a tour of the Rouge Factory. While they don’t allow any photos inside the factory itself, we thought we’d share the photos of parts of the tour we were allowed to film.

Being able to watch the assembly line of the F-150 is incredible. It is a very well oiled machine, with each person doing their part in a timely manner and documenting anything they find out of spec in real time. Probably one of the most interesting thing about the factory itself is how they have engineered it to be green. Two of the initiatives really stood out as being special.

Our trip to The Henry Ford was multiple days

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Our trip to The Henry Ford was multiple days. Highly recommend spending a few days in this area to check it out!

Part of the campus includes Greenfield Village - a combined effort of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison - which showcases life in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s in America. They have brought in historic buildings (school house, church, merchant shops, taverns, Edison’s workshop, and even homes of notorious persons from the time) from all over the country which have been painstakingly restored and displayed on the more than 80 acre property.

Happy National Dog Day

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Millie, Tucker, and Coco wish all the doggos out there a beautiful day filled with treats and scratches!

Was this a mutant cabbage?

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:48:00 +0000

When your friend tell you that one head of cabbage can make a catering tin of coleslaw! Literally the biggest cabbage I’ve ever laid eyes on!

Coco says “Hi"

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:17:00 +0000

Coco says “Hi! Please send treats!”

For those of you traveling with pups, what secrets do you have to keep your dogs well behaved and prevent boredom?

Our favorite one is specifically geared towards people with more than one dog. Make sure each pupper gets some one-on-one time with you. We like to sit outside with each of ours separately and walk them separately. Walks include both time to sniff and training.

We’ve finally seen crops other than corn and soybeans

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:52:00 +0000

We’ve finally seen crops other than corn and soybeans! In Western NY, we’ve seen lots of cabbage and apples too. Kinda neat seeing both green and purple cabbage in the same field!

Exploring the George Eastman Museum

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:32:00 +0000

We explored the George Eastman Museum in Rochester. If you know any of our history as a couple, you know that Steve and I met at a photography club many moons ago. The museum was split to cover both the history of photography and film and the history of George Eastman.

Life is so much better with friends

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:27:00 +0000

Life is so much better with friends! Pamela Kennedy and Steve live near Rochester, and we met up with them to have lunch and tour the area. We stopped at Charlotte-Genesee lighthouse and the docent gave us lots of history on the light house and the port, then took us up to the top. It was his 4th trip up those stairs! We stopped at a local park and put our hands in Lake Ontario, making it the 2nd of the Great Lakes that we have visited and touched this year. It was MUCH warmer than Lake Michigan. What a great day!!

When in Western NY you need to try a Loganberry

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:56:00 +0000

When in Western NY, you need to try a Loganberry. This delicious fountain drink has no carbonation and tastes like a berry juice. It’s a combination of blackberry and raspberry flavors and is very sweet. I really enjoyed it with our pizza and wings last night.

Bill’s Old Bike Barn - A hidden gem

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 06:07:00 +0000

We stumbled upon this awesome museum in NE Pennsylvania called Bill’s Old Bike Barn . Bill has been servicing and rebuilding motorcycles for more than 65 years. In the prime of his career, he was buying and selling Harley Davidson dealerships and decided to build his retirement “job” as a museum for various items he collected and classic motorcycles he rebuilt during his career.

Two years and still going!

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:31:00 +0000

With everything going on this summer, Steve and I were pretty quiet about our recent anniversary. On July 1, 2022, we officially left the old sticks and bricks behind and moved into the RV to become nomads. Yesterday, we celebrated the 2 year anniversary of our first big trip in the RV.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:10:00 +0000

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

Murals in Canton, OH

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 05:18:00 +0000

We saw these murals walking around looking at street art and murals in Canton, OH. We probably snapped photos of 50 different pieces of street art that day (and did not capture all of them!).

Exploring the Historic Zoar Village

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:44:00 +0000

The other day we went to the Historic Zoar Village (pron. like soar/oar/boar with a z at the front). Zoar, OH was founded in 1817 by a group of religious refugees from Germany. Biblically, Zoar was one of 5 cities of the plain slated for destruction in the book of Genesis. The other 4 cities were Sodom, Gomorrah, Zeboim, and Admah. Lot plead to God to keep Zoar as a place of refuge for Lot and his two daughters. It’s easy to see why Zoar, OH received this name.

If y’all are ever up near Sleeping Bear Dunes National…

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:45:00 +0000

Kate loves T-Rex's

If y’all are ever up near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, check out Curtis Warnes - Functional Art . Genius marketing for his butterfly stand!! 🦋🦖 Of course, we HAD to stop for this awesome roadside attraction! Please meet my new friend, Gilbert the T-Rex. So cool!

Harvest Host Stop at Grissom Air Museum

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:21:00 +0000

We use a program called Harvest Hosts for some of our overnights in between destinations. Harvest Hosting is free to stay, but there is a recommended minimum spend at the place you’re staying (currently $30).

Today marks the 13th anniversary of our first date

Mon, 20 May 2024 15:30:00 +0000

Today marks the 13th anniversary of our first date. Who knew that we would be together all these years later (except maybe me???)? Well let’s give the folks some memories of our time together…

I love you and our life together, Steve.

We're at Wedgewood Brewing Company.

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:59:00 +0000

A good looking pair of frosty adult beverages

We’ve been here many times when we’re in the Northern Indiana area. Last time we were there we learned they had done away with their excellently cooked tater-tots. Kate was very unhappy to learn this. We’ll still go back though, they have good drinks and smash burgers. Highly recommend giving them a try if you’re in the area.

Had a nice few days in Bowling Green Kentucky

Sat, 11 May 2024 12:44:00 +0000

Had a nice few days in Bowling Green Kentucky. With one of us feeling a bit under the weather and the other having to work a bit extra, it was difficult for us to do much in the 3 day stay, but we still found a few murals and learned a bit about the history of the town. We also got to experience the northern lights (which is certainly rare being this far south!).

Visiting Florida Caverns State Park

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:46:00 +0000

We made it to Florida Caverns State Park last week. Super neat place to explore. We took the cavern tour, walked the Beech Magnolia Trail, and went to Blue Hole Spring.

A nice shady spot for the next few days

Sat, 04 May 2024 16:35:00 +0000

We like shady camp sites especially on the outside living space side

A nice shady spot for the next few days. Don’t let the Google images fool you this park is a lot better than the old photos show. This is Forest Grove RV Park.

Staying at Three Rivers State Park

Sat, 04 May 2024 15:17:00 +0000

We spent the last few days at Three Rivers State Park in Sneads, Florida. The park had 31 campsites and is on Lake Seminole. It’s quiet and you can bring your boat to go fishing.

Not sure I’ve ever seen one of these flags before

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:47:00 +0000

American flag with only 45 stars from the period 1896-1907

Plaque detailing some history of this American flag

A different kind of lunch place today.

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:35:00 +0000

Kate signing the wall of our unique lunch stop

Sunrise over Lake Seminole

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:25:00 +0000

This morning’s sunrise over Lake Seminole was absolutely gorgeous!

Two of the best things about this lifestyle

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:27:00 +0000

Two of the best things about this lifestyle are the places you go and the people you meet along the way!

And here I was thinking that the 3 fridges and 1 freezer…

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:56:00 +0000

And here I was thinking that the 3 fridges and 1 freezer were a tad overboard when we lived in 4500 square feet. Now that we’re in only 390 square feet- it’s definitely too much! But, at least we have the ability to be flexible when our fridge quits working, Warranty repairs are scheduled with the manufacturer (and, yes- they have been great to work with!).

Dorm fridge, portable freezer and a cooler take the place of our busted refrigerator

Margarita time!!

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:24:00 +0000

Expensive but tasty drink on a warm spring day

“Camping” at a Margaritaville RV Resort is rough work. Take your time, enjoy and relax with frosty beverages and enjoy the atmosphere.

I saw this posted on FB the other day

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:19:00 +0000

Know your plants and which ones to avoid in the wilderness

I saw this posted on FB the other day and thought it was worth saving in my photos. I’ve never been good at recognizing these plants.

Millie loves watching the world go by on travel days

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:34:00 +0000

Looking for something or just watching?

Millie loves watching the world go by on travel days.

As a full time RVer, you have to really consider the weather

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:09:00 +0000

As a full time RVer, you have to really consider the weather. This week, a huge storm with gale force wind gusts rolled through the area. Storms can be especially frightening for RVers, so you always need to know where the closest shelter is. This park doesn’t offer a storm shelter currently, but urges you to take your own precautions. In high winds, that means you fill the fresh water tank, maybe use straps to keep the RV from rolling, and cuddle up with the pups until it passes. Fortunately, this time we only had 40-42mph gusts and no cyclones (hurricanes or tornadoes).

Just a lazy Sunday afternoon enjoying some outside time…

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:06:00 +0000

Tucker our oldest dog enjoys some outside time on the fake grass

Just a lazy Sunday afternoon enjoying some outside time with the shade and a nice breeze.

Looks like we’re going somewhere fun this summer!

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:16:00 +0000

Yes! We scored tickets to the Grand Design National Rally again

Strawberry picking season

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:35:00 +0000

On the last day of strawberry picking season, I (Kate) went picking at Great Scott Farms in Mountain Dora, Florida. It was a lovely day, especially to spend time with a couple girlfriends and their littles (or not so little in one case!). Altogether we had about 14 pounds picked in just over 30 minutes, only covering 2 or 3 rows of the field.

Traveling a different way

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:21:00 +0000

This is kind of like RV travel. Ok, no not really. Bon Voyage!